Property News · February 11, 2024

‘Doilies are beautiful’: Celebrating Australia’s mid-century migrant design


A younger generation are embracing the homes they grew up in; honouring their grandparents’ taste through art, design choices and renovation projectsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailAlex Kelly leans back in a worn out, ornate armchair. Found in any yiayia’s house, it’s the kind kept in the special living room, reserved exclusively for guests.The chairs are part of Stubborn House, an art installation in Sydney which evokes a very specific look: the diaspora grandparent home.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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